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Gabriel-Chemie presents sustainable colour trends for plastic products

At the beginning of the year, Gabriel-Chemie presented the 20th edition of the successful Colour Vision colour and trend series for the world of plastics

Plastics coloring: sustainable effects

At K 2019 Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on sustainability. Core topics will be innovative solutions for coloring PCR polyolefins and bio-polymers as well as laser marking as a sustainable alternative to printed labels.

Milliken introduces KeyPlast Resist

Milliken & Company announced today the launch of KeyPlast Resist, a spectrum of bright, high-performance colorants for engineering plastics.

DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business

BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.

Milliken increases investment in Asia

Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.

New Colors & Effects pigments meet emerging industry requirements at K 2019

BASF will present innovation highlights from its broad range of Colors & Effects pigments for plastic applications at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 16th to 23th, in hall 5 at booth C41.

Plastic Jewels - colour creations in cooperation with BASF

Plastic Jewels is the name of the new series of beautiful polymer colours, developed and realized by Gabriel-Chemie and styled with Colors & Effects Pigments from BASF.

Lanxess completes plant expansion for Macrolex dyes

Lanxess has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the Chempark Leverkusen.

RAL and IIT sign Agreement on Strategic Cooperation

The RAL gGmbH in Bonn and the IIT will significantly link their activities in the fields of education and training of professional colour designers as well as joint research projects on the subject of colour.

Gabriel-Chemie presents PCR colours

As part of its sustainability initiative, the Gabriel-Chemie Group is implementing several strategy programs. One of the first modules is the introduction of a colour range based on Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) polypropylene.

BASF to present new solutions covering the needs of customers

At the 2019 European Coatings Show (ECS) BASF experts and specialists from BTC, the European distribution organization of BASF, will present new raw materials for the coatings, paint and construction industries.

Newly presented at Fakuma: Colour Vision N°19

With almost 48,000 trade fair visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors, the Fakuma once again took a strong stand. Right at the center the Gabriel-Chemie Group presented its modern side and numerous new innovations.

Plagiarism protection detectable at the touch of a button

At Fakuma 2018, Grafe presented its latest developments of marker masterbatches for thermoplastics.

Clariant to debut new striking shade for transforming applications

Clariant product designers and engineers visiting Aluminium 2018 to heighten their creativity with the latest high-durability, sustainable color solutions for aluminum finishing.

Clariant reports strong progress in the first half of 2018

Clariant today announced first half 2018 sales of CHF 3.389 billion compared to CHF 3.132 billion in the first half of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % growth in local currency and 8 % in Swiss francs. Sales growth was supported by organic growth contributions from all Business Areas, in particular Catalysis and Care Chemicals.